Sprawl Fusion-S Shorts

Sprawl Fusion-S Shorts



Per Manufacture-
- A fusion of the most advanced features, fabrics and technology.

- The only non-slip waistband that provides full range adjust ability
- the drawcord locks it in place.
- Advanced lightweight 4-way stretch fabric.
- Sweat and blood repellent.
- Fungus resistant.
- Improved fit.
- Fabric guaranteed for the life of the garment

First Thoughts- These shorts came in an envelope and when I pull them out they were in there own plastic bag. I loved the way these shorts looked and could not wait to get them out. Colors are great and I could already see the quality.

Fit and Finish- I got a 30 in these shorts like I always do and they fit perfect. They have and elastic waistband like previous models which is one of my favorite things about sprawl shorts.These sprawls do however have a slightly different fit to them. They are less baggy which I thought is a welcome change. I would still get your jean size in these as they still fit very well. First thing that I noticed was this rubber thing going around the inside of the waistband. I also noticed the upgrade drawstring and that there are few to no loose threads. When putting them on unlike previous sprawls I did have to undo the Velcro fly due to the waistband not quite stretching as much. I believe this is due to the rubber strip that is now on it which was not that big of a deal to me. The fabric is a 4 way stretch and has tons of give to it plus with the stretch panel in the crotch and split seams these shorts have a huge range of motion. All of the logos are embroidered. The shorts fall just about mid knee level.

Stand up- These shorts work great for stand up. With all of the flexibility of these shorts the range of motion was perfect. Also I noticed the rubber strip in them made them snug around my waist. There was no rid up or shifting around the waist. They felt light and wicked moisture away well without holding it in the shorts. Had no problems throwing high kicks, knees or any other technique.

Ground- Great for the ground as well. I also noticed with the new cut of these shorts that the legs tended to rid up less which was one of my only complaints of previous generations. Once again the rubber in waist kept the shorts very snug around my waist and there was no shifting of riding up there. Had no problems with any sort of technique and the shorts felt very comfortable on the ground.

Pros-
Elastic waistband
Rubber strip in waist
New Fit
4 way material
Overall Quality

Cons-
Had to undo the Velcro fly to put on(I know not a big deal)
Can be a little too tight around waist

Overall- These are a great pair of shorts from sprawl. The fit is almost perfect and the craftsmanship of these is top notch. If you like shorts that have the elastic waistband I would say these are the ones to get and can be had for around $56. I highly recommend these. Pick them up at http://www.sprawl.tv/

**Disclaimer** I received these at no cost for the purpose of review

Jaco Shorts

Just got done with my first workout in these shorts and they are amazing. Will post a full review later this week but I am very impressed by these shorts.

Nogi Kingpin

Nogi Kingpin

Per Manufacture
Made from dynamic 2-way stretch material built to last, the Kingpin boasts a secure hook-and-loop enclosure with attached drawstring that ensures a perfect fit. Side slits on the legs for maximum mobility, a mouthpiece pocket big enough to also hold onto your valuables when not training, and embroidered logos; the Kingpin truly is the modern czar of grappling shorts!

First Thoughts- I pulled these shorts out of the box and all I can say is wow. I have had nogi's in the past and these are the best ones so far. They came sealed in a plastic bag. The colors and detail are great. These shorts definitely top notch.

Fit and Finish- I got a 30 in these shorts and they fit perfect. They have a standard closure system with a drawstring and fitted waist. Unlike nogi's in the past the Velcro on these is very strong. I didn't notice any loose threads and all the stitching was excellent. The one thing that did worry me was a lack of a stretch panel. They do however have split seams but they are shorter then most. The material is a 2 way stretch so it does have some give. One thing I really like about these is they have an external pocket and it is on the butt of the shorts. The shorts are also longer then most they fall about mid to below knee level which makes them a little more practical if you wanted to wear them to a normal gym to lift weights.

Stand up- My worry of these not having a stretch panel was slightly validated. I found some problems performing certain types of techniques. They just did not seem to stretch like they were suppose to. They are a little heavier feeling then some other shorts but that didn't present any kind of problem I could just feel they were there. They stay snug around my waist but there was a little bit of shifting.

Ground- These worked well on the ground however they did ride up on my legs. They once again stayed snug around my waist and shifted very little. I had no problem with people in my guard or with any other techniques and are actually very comfy when on the ground. The split seams provided me with plenty of range of motion but I still feel that a stretch panel would benefit them.

Pros-
Smaller split seam
Excellent Quality
Very Comfy
True to size

Cons-
A little long
No stretch panel
Shifted around waist
Lacking new features

Overall- These are good shorts. Nogi is a great company to work with and they have a short that is high quality but with lack of some features does not quite reach the levels of some other shorts on the market. I recommend these shorts if you are looking for a high quality short that not everyone at you gym is going to have. You can pick these up for around $50.
Oh special note these are a limited edition so once there gone they are gone so pick them up at http://www.nogi.com/

**Disclaimer** I received these at no cost for the purpose of review

New Logo

I still am going to do the Nogi Kingpin review but I wanted to thank Boomer at Cageside MMA for my new logo.

Nogi Kingoin Review up tomorrow

I will have my review of the Nogi Kingpin shorts up tomorrow. Stay tuned because these shorts are awesome